from Sherlock Holmes Esq to Dr J Watson:

Wonderful, Watson – I look forward to our vigil with great anticipation and enthusiasm – I also have packed a few essentials for our trip – my long-johns are dangling over the pulley as I write – Hudson has brought them up a treat, using her domestic machinations, as, if you recall, they were badly stained after our last expedition. I have spent the afternoon  flexing my mind and body, employing the ancient Oriental Arts of which I am a Master. I feel completely prepared for what is to come.   Looking forward immensely to another round of Pocket Chess. What about the Pocket Billiards?

Till we meet – SH